'Deaths' after quake hits Christchurch in New Zealand

Gerald · 02-21-11, 10:19 PM

Brendan Burns, MP for Christchurch Central: "The situation is pretty desperate"

Multiple fatalities have been reported after a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch on New Zealand's South Island, police say.

The tremor, which hit at 1251 (2351 GMT on Monday) only 10km (6.2 miles) south-east of the city at a depth of 5km (3.1 miles), caused widespread destruction.

The fire service said numerous people were trapped in buildings, while the mayor said there was "great confusion".

The damage is said to be far worse than after September's 7.1-magnitude quake.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12533291

Note: 22 February 2011 Last updated at 03:05 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	'Deaths' after quake hits Christchurch in New Zealand Brendan Burns, MP for Christchurch Central: "The situation is pretty desperate" Multiple fatalities have been reported after a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch on New Zealand's South Island, police say. The tremor, which hit at 1251 (2351 GMT on Monday) only 10km (6.2 miles) south-east of the city at a depth of 5km (3.1 miles), caused widespread destruction. The fire service said numerous people were trapped in buildings, while the mayor said there was "great confusion". The damage is said to be far worse than after September's 7.1-magnitude quake. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12533291 Note: 22 February 2011 Last updated at 03:05 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie